Be there with bells on!

Lyme Morris will be holding their annual Morris Day on Saturday, July 15 and, this year, a record number of Morris sides from across the region are expected to take part Lyme Regis seafront will come alive with colour, lively music and some of the best Morris sides from the South West and from as faras London

The event starts at 11am with the traditional Morris side parade, led by town crier Alan Vian, Lyme Morris and their mascot Lymosaurus The Morris sides will perform and parade along the seafront to the shelters performance area

From 12noon the sides will be performing along the seafront, outside The Harbour Inn and Royal Standard, Kiosk, and The Rock Point Inn, as well as at the Marine Parade shelters performance area The dancing finale is a mass dance of sides at 4.30pm.

The event is being supported by Lyme Regis Brewery and Chariot of Fire mobile pizza van

From 6pm there will be an evening of music at the Marine Parade shelters until 9pm, where Lyme Regis Brewery and Chariot of Fire will be serving up their amazing beer and pizzas

With special performances from The Belles of London, Tatters Morris, also from London, and with the host side, Lyme Morris, the evening looks to be a lively event too Peter Morton, squire of Lyme Morris, said: “We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of colourful dancing and music and a chance to meet up with friends and new Morris sides that have never been to Lyme Regis Do come along and support the towns Day of Morris

FOLLOW OUR ATTRACTIONS TRAIL TO DISCOVER LYME REGIS’ HISTORY, CULTURE AND BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

There’s plenty to see and do during a visit to Lyme Regis and this trail will take you around some of the town’s biggest attractions and help you discover the town’s history and culture, and take in its beautiful natural landscape

From museums and historic attractions to seaside fun and games, including fishing trips and mini golf, you’ll find something for the whole family along this trail

Many of these attractions will be hosting events throughout the summer, so take a look at their websites or follow them on social media for regular updates

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DINOSAURLAND Coombe Street

The Marine Theatre off Church Street and overlooking the seafront, with wide-reaching views across Lyme Bay While it’s called a theatre, the offering is broad – there’s a vibrant programme of entertainment including live bands, films sceenings, comedians, plays and community-led events Its unique location and history spanning more than 125 years had made the Marine a a much sought-after destination for performers from across the country, and there’s plenty going on this summer!

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LYME REGIS MUSEUM Coombe Street

Lyme’s iconic curved harbour wall, known as the Cobb, has long sparked imagination and romance that would have been far from the minds of those who first engineered the structure as a practical breakwater – throught to be first built in the 13th century Nods to its long history as a major port – once larger than Liverpool – still remain in place, although today it serves a far smaller fleet of commercial fishing boats and pleasure craft It is now the Cobb’s appearances in literature and film that attract many of its visitors, including in John Fowles’ French Lieutenant’s Woman and Jane Austen’s Persuasion

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TOWN MILL Mill Lane, of f Coombe Street

Dating back to at least 1340 and rebuilt in the 1600s following the English Civil War, the Town Mill is tucked away in ‘Old Lyme’ – on Mill Lane, off Coombe Street – and is often described as the town’s hidden gem After hundreds of years of milling, it was closed down in the late 1920s and left to deteriorate, but some 70 years later a successful restoration project saw local volunteers save the building from dereliction, and it now mills flour once again using traditional methods Enjoy a tour of the historic mill, nestled alongside an art gallery and a number of small, artisan businesses, including the popular Lyme Regis Brewery

Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, in Coombe Street, is a private museum which is owned and run by palaeontologist Steve Davies and his wife Jenny The museum contains a spectacular collection of local Jurassic marine fossils, which grows each year and is now thought to be among the best fossil collection on public display in the South West This traditional museum used the beauty and majesty of more than 16,000 specimens to show people just how exciting and wonderful the world of fossils and dinosaurs really is

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One of Lyme Regis’ newest attractions –but honouring one of the town’s most historic characters – the Mary Anning statue can be found on the junction of Long Entry and Gun Cliff Walk, looking out to East Cliff beach where the famed fossil hunter would have made many of her most important discoveries After a long-running campaign that raised £100,000, led by Mary Anning Rocks, the statue was unveiled in May 2022 as a lasting tribute to one of Lyme Regis’ most famous and inspiring former residents

MARINE THEATRE Church Street

Located directly next to the Guildhall, on the site of fossil hunter Mary Anning’s former home, Lyme Regis Museum is an architectural gem overlooking the Jurassic Coast and full of the rich historical and cultural history of the town Inside, you can discover 200 million years of history, from the remarkable discoveries of Mary Anning, to the many writers who have found inspiration in the town The museum ’ s experts also lead regular fossil hunting walks and activities throughout the summer

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THE COBB HARBOUR Cobb Road

The Guildhall in Lyme Regis, on the corner of Bridge Street, is where Lyme Regis Town Vouncil holds its meeting, but is also available to hire as a wedding venue or for communitye events The history of The Guildhall can be traced back as far as the Stuart period The main chamber – with its curved ceiling, coat of arms and filled with the town’s civic history – was once the local court and the main body of the building, including the Mayor's Parlour, was built in 1887 on the site of the town's lock-up.

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3 MARY ANNING STATUE Long Entr y/Gun Clif f Walk

Sitting above Marine Parade, but also accessible from Pound Street and Cobb Road, in Langmoor and Lister Gardens you will find a tranquil oasis, with plenty of winding paths to wander, woodland walks to explore, floral displays and grassed areas and benches to sit with a picnic and enjoy the spectacular views across the historic Cobb harbour, Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast At the top of Lister Gardens you will also find familyfriendly amenities including mini golf and table tennis, plus look out for hidden sculptures and the spectacular coloured lighting displays in the evening

5 GUILDHALL Church Street

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is a traditional family run attraction which prides itself on offering visitors a fun and interactive insight into the sea creatures which inhabit our local waters. Situated at the end of the iconic Cobb, spark your imagination, arouse curiosity and get an up-close look at the marine life which can be found along the Jurassic Coast –you can even hand-feed the mullet or hold a starfish! The aquarium is brimming with local sea creatures and historical exhibits, making it one of the most fascinating and enjoyable visitor attractions in West Dorset

9 LANGMOOR & LISTER GARDENS Marine Parade